Tour Details
Duration
3 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
- Chiesa dei Gesuiti
- Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto
- Chiesa di Sant'Alvise
- Artist's studios
- Cannaregio Neighborhood
Photos & Highlights
- Visit the Cannaregio neighborhood of Venice and see it through local, artistic, and architectural lenses
- Led by a local expert
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Tour Description
Venice's Cannaregio neighborhood remains a respite away from the crowds of St. Mark's and is home to much of Venice's resident population. Largely avoided by tourists, this charming neighborhood provides an excellent opportunity to experience the magic of Venice without jostling for breath with large groups. During this three-hour Cannaregio tour, we'll spend equal time looking at art, architecture, and local character, providing you with an insider's sense of both modern and historical Venice.
Experts
A truly varied walk, this is the perfect choice for those looking to mix art, history, and lifestyle. Local bars, artisan shops, and small grocery stores remain intertwined with baroque facades and Tintoretto-decorated churches, giving Cannaregio a unique flavor. While the sites and route vary according to the group's and guide's interests, the tour may discuss the Gesuiti, Madonna dell'Orto, and Sant'Alvise churches, as well as the artistic heritage of the district, kept alive today through artisan shops and artists' studios.
Does this tour include the Jewish Ghetto?
While this walk may or may not touch on some aspects of the Jewish Ghetto, it is not a walk specifically focused on Jewish Venice. For this type of walk, which includes a visit to the Synagogue, please take a look at our Jewish Ghetto tour. Looking to see Venice's major sites? Try our Venice City Tour of St. Mark's and Rialto.
Will we have time for shopping on the tour?
The goal of this tour is the provide participants with an overview of the neighborhood, its history and current life. We may pop into a few shops; however, you may prefer to return to these after the tour so you have more time to shop at your leisure.
While this walk may or may not touch on some aspects of the Jewish Ghetto, it is not a walk specifically focused on Jewish Venice. For this type of walk, which includes a visit to the Synagogue, please take a look at our Jewish Ghetto tour. Looking to see Venice's major sites? Try our Venice City Tour of St. Mark's and Rialto.
Will we have time for shopping on the tour?
The goal of this tour is the provide participants with an overview of the neighborhood, its history and current life. We may pop into a few shops; however, you may prefer to return to these after the tour so you have more time to shop at your leisure.
What if it’s raining?
Tours operate rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather, your guide will modify the tour so more time is spent indoors. It never hurts to have an umbrella on hand.
Tours operate rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather, your guide will modify the tour so more time is spent indoors. It never hurts to have an umbrella on hand.
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91 Reviews
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Monica was fabulous, extremely knowledgeable and personable. We learned alot and had a fabulous time. We really enjoyed seeing the less touristy part of Venice and particularly liked the tour of the Jewish section. She was also great on restaurant recommendations and information about Venice generally. Our group ranged from 15 - 55 years of age and everyone thought the same think - spectacular! We can't recommend Monica highly enough.
Susan
Reviewed on:
Sep 2, 2011
Our kids loved the glass demonstration. The only improvement I could suggest was moving us along a bit more. We should have skipped the time with the tomb carvers. It wold have been ideal if we had time to view any works by Titian or Tintoretto since we saw where they lived/worked.
Pam
Reviewed on:
Jul 7, 2011
Monica is interesting, articulate, friendly and fun. She also has a depth of knowledge that is phenomenal. On our next trip to Venice I will probably just ask you what trips she is leading that week and sign on--
Everything worked, no complaints.
Margaret
Reviewed on:
Jun 14, 2011
